A Special Christmas Gift...

Miranda invited me to take the first professional portraits of her beautiful son Kaden... when he was just one day old! Baby Kade was so very sweet... and, as an added bonus, I got to snuggle him while he napped after we were done shooting! What a special treat!

At the hospital... born December 17th!

Ready for Santa!

Holding Mommy's hand

Tiny fingers!

Baby feet!

His very own puppy... just like the big husky at home.

Momma's Little Eskimo!

Mike and Michelle...

One of my dearest friends, Michelle, married the love of her life, Michael, on a beautiful fall day back in November. It was gorgeous outside, even though it was a bit cool, so we got some amazing portraits outside. The ceremony and reception were indoors at the Masonic Lodge, so I got so really neat shots of some of the decor underneath the lighting in the chapel. Michelle is such a special friend, and Mike is a really amazing guy; they are so in love... it's tangible when you're near them. I was so touched and blessed to be included in their special day! These are just a few of my favorites...

Cake topper 

Cake topper and unity sand

The lovely bride...

In the park...

Michelle and her "court"... all her kids!

Beautiful Grecian plaza in the park...

Seeing his bride...

Uniting two families...

Gorgeous dress!

A kiss to build a dream on...

I did not pose this... they really ARE that in love with each other!

Catching up...

It's been a long time since I last posted... we had some technical difficulties (read: my computer crashed!). After several failed attempts at revival, I finally had to throw in the towel. It's taken a while to get everything all back on line, and adjusting to a new computer, but I'm back in the game. Have been a post-processing fiend lately trying to get caught up for all my clients who have been waiting so patiently - thanks to all of you! So, expect several posts soon!

~L